MY 1997 TACOMA SAS BUILD.. DOVED FRONT END WITH A FLAT BELLY!!

[rednk1980]

didn't i see you at lunch today eating at majors, i was gonna come say hi but wasnt sure if it was you or not, you were with justin and steve i think

[lbz134]

didn't i see you at lunch today eating at majors, i was gonna come say hi but wasnt sure if it was you or not, you were with justin and steve i think

Ya that was me...  But I was with Ryan, Brent..(Steves brother) and Kenvin

[rednk1980]

icic next time ill come say hi 

[DeadlyPeace]

That a nice looking rig you got there. Don't think I've ever seen a double dove done on a TOY before. Just the front or the back, but never both. Like to see how it looks. Got any new pics?

[lbz134]

That a nice looking rig you got there. Don't think I've ever seen a double dove done on a TOY before. Just the front or the back, but never both. Like to see how it looks. Got any new pics?

Gracias.. Should have some new pics up soon.. Starting the radiator setup tonight..  I cant wait to get this thing done... The snows melting away..

[THK Matt]

Gracias.. Should have some new pics up soon.. Starting the radiator setup tonight..  I cant wait to get this thing done... The snows melting away..

sweeeet.

needs a new thread name now..

[Yota87Truck]

sweet build, someday i would love to have a rig similar to urs

[rednk1980]

Dude i promise you the snow is going no where. 

[THK Matt]

Dude i promise you the snow is going no where. 

ican assure that as well, the NW winter.. has only begun.

[lbz134]

Had a little more progress yesterday..  I had to pull out the air hose reel outa the back and move the airtank around to make room for the radiator..  But at least its gona fit like a glove now.. Also had to modify the exhaust a little bit..  Needed to raise it up a couple inches to be sure it cleared the belly pan im putting in!!

Anyway im going to get tubing for the radiator tonight and hopefully get that squared away tonight.. It sure is alot easier working with the tranny & TC outa the way..  Ill have some more pics up tommarow.

[THK Matt]

[lbz134]

Progress.. Got the clocked xmember fabbed this weekend... Used the Front Range center section and fabbed the rest... She turned out pretty clean.. 
Tonight  im off to cut the hood..     Very Nice!!






























FLATTNESS!!!!!

[THK Matt]

the only thing now... is to tuck that gas tank up

looking very nice.
i like your crossmember.

[lbz134]

It was a tense night last night.... You only get one chance with this one..  But I finally have a hood again!!!  Not a bad fit If I do say so myself..  Now all I need are the Hood Pins

[THK Matt]

definately a strange but wicked look

[TheCookieMonster]

Very nice i like the crossmember....nice work

[rednk1980]

lookin badass get her done lets go wheelin.

[Doof]

looks good right there

[DeadlyPeace]

Holy coolness

[lbz134]

lookin badass get her done lets go wheelin.

I thought your rig was toast??

[bajabooster]

did your dad teach you how to fabricate before walk or what....wicked work man looks killer

[rednk1980]

I thought your rig was toast??

not toast just temporairly out of comission well till next weekend.

[THK Matt]

not toast just temporairly out of comission well till next weekend.

what happen to it again? and what you doing to it nest weekend

[lbz134]

ITS ALIVE!!  All seems to be working great..  Radiator seems to be keeping things cool..  That was my main concern.  But the stock pump seems to be doing the job..    But only time will tell..  newest problem is the front driveline..  TG 12" spline.  Anyone have a problem with them bending or the splines twisting on them??  I was in need of lengthening it to acomodate the case being clocked and the damn thing only slips about half way??  No visible damage, cleaned thoughrouly?  So this is my only conclusion.. Any ideas??

[lbz134]

Well finally by popular demand... I built sliders!!!  And also got the hood pins installed and ran the exhaust back..   I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel...   


Good news...  TG is gona warrantee the drive line..  So now all thats left is waiting for the dual 14" electric fans to come in..,  and fab up a belly pan..

[Doof]

that thing is so TITS, cant wait to see pics of it on the trail

still selling it or you gunna keep it now?

[46&2]

Nice work!! that is one bad ass tacoma, definitely one of my favorites

[iNfErNaL]

Looking good,I like how you did your trac bar.Interested in seeing what you did for the floor board when you tucked it,got any pics?.

[ROCKO]

nice rig

[lbz134]

Looking good,I like how you did your trac bar.Interested in seeing what you did for the floor board when you tucked it,got any pics?.

Didnt have to do a thing.. Got the 3" BL so it all cleared with no problem.  The Xmember was a little close, but the grinder fixed that!